Liverpool are ‘fully confident’ that they can get a deal over the line for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike this summer, according to reports
Liverpool have already been busy this summer, making five signings with the likes of Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, and Jeremie Frimpong grabbing the headlines. The club is fully backing Arne Slot after his incredible debut season, which saw the Reds lift the Premier League title.
Despite the strong start in the market, Liverpool aren’t done yet. One of the key areas still being looked at is the centre-forward position. With Darwin Nunez expected to leave, the Reds are preparing to bring in a new striker—provided the right offer comes in for the Uruguayan.
Talks with Napoli over a possible €60 million move for Nunez are said to be ongoing, and once that deal is done, Liverpool are ready to step things up in their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Eintracht Frankfurt striker is “one of the names on the list” for Liverpool. He revealed on his YouTube channel that Liverpool are actively working on the deal and waiting for the Nunez situation to be resolved before making a formal move.
Romano emphasized that while the deal won’t happen overnight, Ekitike remains a genuine option:
“Liverpool are discussing the possibility of adding Hugo Ekitike to their squad… Of course, this is not a deal happening today or tomorrow, so we need to be patient.”
Earlier this week, Romano provided another update, reinforcing that the Premier League is still the likeliest destination for Ekitike, and Liverpool remain one of the main contenders.
“There is still interest from more English clubs and I am told the race remains quite open,” he said, adding that Nunez’s exit will likely be the trigger for Liverpool’s next step in the striker market.
Meanwhile, Spanish outlet Fichajes claims that Liverpool are now starting to “accelerate” their efforts to land Ekitike. The report describes the French striker as Liverpool’s “clear target” and suggests that the Reds are ready to make the first move.
While Chelsea and Manchester United are also keeping tabs on the 22-year-old, Liverpool’s project and the chance to compete for major honours could give them the edge in the race.